Who is the best player in Egypt national team history?

The Pharaohs are Africa's most successful national team at the Africa Cup of Nations, producing prolific goal-scorers and world-class keepers across generations. Who is Egypt's all-time best?

Mohamed Salah

Egypt's greatest modern player and one of football's all-time greats, Liverpool's prolific left winger and multiple Golden Boot winner who transformed the global perception of African football.

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Hossam Hassan

Egypt and Africa's all-time record goalscorer with 69 international goals, a legendary striker who dominated African football throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

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Essam El-Hadary

Egypt's longest-serving and most decorated goalkeeper, a world-class keeper who won four AFCON titles and became the oldest player in World Cup history at age 45 in 2018.

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Ahmed Hassan

Elegant midfielder and Egypt's most-capped player with 184 appearances, a key member of four AFCON-winning squads and one of Africa's most reliable international performers.

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Mohamed Aboutrika

Technically brilliant, intelligent playmaker known as 'The Magician,' one of the most gifted pure footballers Egypt has produced, a two-time AFCON champion and fan favourite.

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Amr Zaki

Prolific, powerful striker who set the Egyptian Premier League on fire and starred briefly but memorably for Hull City in the Premier League, Egypt's most dangerous forward of the late 2000s.

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Mahmoud Trezeguet

Creative, pacy winger who starred for Aston Villa and Kasimpaşa, delivering crucial goals and assists in AFCON campaigns, including the 2019 final winner against Senegal.

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Ahmed Fathy

Versatile, reliable defender who was a fixture in the Egypt squad for over 15 years, winning multiple AFCON titles and providing defensive cover across several positions.

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Wael Gomaa

Commanding, consistent centre-back who was the rock of Egypt's defence during their three consecutive AFCON title wins from 2006 to 2010, widely regarded as one of Africa's best defenders.

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Marwan Mohsen

Powerful, dangerous striker who was Egypt's main goal threat at the 2017 AFCON and was known for his physicality, heading ability, and clinical finishing.

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Mohamed El-Shenawy

Reliable, technically polished goalkeeper who produced a string of outstanding saves at the 2018 World Cup to keep Egypt competitive, earning widespread global respect.

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